Question 1
John's car is old, badly dented, and has a dirty appearance.
misplaced modifier
dangling modifier
lack of parallelism
faulty predication
Question 2
Mrs. Johnson's cat was ancient, disgustingly spoiled, and had an injured leg.
misplaced modifier
lack of parallelism
faulty predication
incomplete comparison
Question 3
Young people learn languages faster.
misplaced modifier
dangling modifier
lack of parallelism
faulty predication
incomplete comparison
Question 4
The other gymnast's score was not nearly as impressive.
dangling modifier
faulty predication
lack of parallelism
incomplete comparison
Question 5
The reason many students fail exams is because they do not study.
incomplete comparison
lack of parallelism
faulty predication
dangling modifier
Question 6
The article believes that the national economy is in bad shape.
dangling modifier
lack of parallelism
faulty predication
incomplete comparison
Question 7
In many ways, math is more difficult.
dangling modifier
incomplete comparison
misplaced modifier
faulty predication
Question 8
After driving four hours, the baseball game was rained out.
incomplete comparison
faulty predication
dangling modifier
misplaced modifier
Question 9
Denise's mother put the wedding dress away for her daughter wrapped in tissue paper.
misplaced modifier
dangling modifier
faulty predication
incomplete comparison
Question 10
My English teacher is guilty of marking errors instead of an explanation of them.
misplaced modifier
faulty predication
lack of parallelism
incomplete comparison
Question 11
Frodo received a sword called Sting while visiting Bilbo's house that turns blue when goblins are near.
misplaced modifier
dangling modifier
lack of parallelism
incomplete comparison
Question 12
Learning about bamboo, the plant's versatility amazed me.
misplaced modifier
dangling modifier
lack of parallelism
faulty predication
incomplete comparison
Question 13
After finishing the housework, my cat was groomed and brushed.
misplaced modifier
dangling modifier
faulty predication
incomplete comparison
Question 14
The reason some students make bad grades in English is because of comma splices and fused sentences.
dangling modifier
incomplete comparison
faulty predication
lack of parallelism
Question 15
The reason many people get cancer is because of environmental factors.
misplaced modifier
lack of parallelism
incomplete comparison
faulty predication
Question 16
Somebody is going to find out their grade today.
voice/subject
number
mood
Question 17
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day; eat breakfast every morning.
person
number
mood
Question 18
A hobbit must be cautious when traveling close to a dragon's lair. They must be quiet and prepare for the worst.
voice/subject
number
mood
Question 19
A college freshman has to make adjustments; they have to work harder than they worked in high school.
voice/subject
number
mood
Question 20
Cook the pizza for ten minutes, and the temperature should not be too hot.
voice/subject
number
mood
Question 21
A person who is retired should be able to do anything they want.
voice/subject
number
mood
Question 22
Does everybody have their essay ready?
voice/subject
number
mood
Question 23
Legolas shot many arrows into the swarm of goblins, and many of them were destroyed that day.
voice/subject
number
mood
Question 24
I always keep my car clean because you never know who might need a ride home from school
person
discourse
tense
Question 25
When a person gets a new job, you try to make a good impression.
person
discourse
tense
Question 26
Traffic accidents kill between forty and fifty thousand people as they drove on the highway each year.
person
discourse
tense
Question 27
He said we had a better chance of getting struck by lightning than getting bitten by a shark; however, you will find that sharks bite humans more frequently in certain areas like the coasts of Australia.
person
discourse
tense
Question 28
Mother asked did we enjoy our dinner?
person
discourse
tense
Question 29
I like to have an extra pencil at school because you never know who might need to borrow one.
person
discourse
tense
Question 30
India loses few people in traffic accidents. Unfortunately, ten thousand people a year died of cobra bites.
person
discourse
tense
Question 31
When a person looks for a prom dress, you look at the latest styles first.
person
discourse
tense
Question 32
The scuba diver began his _____.
descent
dissent
decent
descant
Question 33
Frodo wished Gandalf were there to give him some _____ on how to get into Mordor.
advise
advice
Question 34
The couple visited Niagara Falls, _____ they met 20 years earlier.
were
where
Question 35
During the Civil War, General Sherman declared that Vicksburg, Mississippi, was the "town _____ beautiful to burn."
to
too
two
Question 36
I have to hold my _____ when I swim underwater.
breath
breathe
Question 37
I am concerned about how my test grade will _____ my grade in the course.
affect
effect
infect
Question 38
Thank you for my gift; unfortunately, I cannot _____ it.
accept
except
Question 39
The _____ reason I'm not going to the movie is that I'm broke.
principal
principle
Question 40
The high school _____ is also the coach.
principal
principle
Question 41
I had _____ left the party when my best friend got there.
already
all ready
Question 42
Because I ofter write letters, my mother gave me monogrammed _____ for my birthday.
stationary
stationery
Question 43
At the Halloween House of Mirrors, Kate _____ Susan slowly through the maze.
led
lead
Question 44
The host's wife untied the green girdle from around her _____.
waste
waist
Question 45
Peter was not sure ____ he would ever return to Narnia.
whether
weather
Question 46
Mrs. Sanders does not have much _____ when working with small children.
patients
patience
Question 47
The members of that family spend a great deal of time together and always get along _____.
harmoniously
harmlessly
harmfully
Question 48
Jenna loves the _____ of her new perfume.
odor
scent
stench
Question 49
The patient was _____ to health by physical therapy.
renovated
restored
Question 50
Al Capone was a _____ gangster.
famous
notorious
Question 51
The student learned to be _____ with the other, less motivated members of his group.
assertive
pushy
Question 52
Sir Gawain had to be tactful and _____ if he were to deny the lady's advances without offending her.
blunt
firm
loud
Question 53
You better be prepared to work like an ox this semester.
sexist
cliche
jargon
euphemism
Question 54
Sociologist Dr. Robert Sternberg believes that consummate love is greater than all other kinds of love, including companionate love.
sexist
jargon
cliche
slang
Question 55
The manager of the automobile factory announced that the company would be doing some downsizing the next week.
sexist
cliche
slang
euphemism
Question 56
That's the wrong answer. My bad.
cliche
jargon
sexist
slang
Question 57
Soldiers must wear BDU's when riding the HUMVEE.
euphemism
jargon
sexist
slang
Question 58
That movie was the bomb!
slang
jargon
sexist
cliche
Question 59
The opening credits started to roll, and I could tell I had made a mistake.
coordination
subordination
Question 60
Aragorn and the army did come, and they defeated the forces of Sauron.
coordination
subordination
Question 61
Rather than go home and change, he borrowed a shirt from his coworker Sam.
coordination
subordination
Question 62
There were well known actors in the movie, but none of them gave a good performance.
coordination
subordination
Question 63
Frodo made it to Mount Doom, but Gollum tried to stop him from destroying the ring.
coordination
subordination
Question 64
Sauron was defeated because the forces of good always prevail in the end.
coordination
subordination
Question 65
John was a good employee, but he had a problem maintaining his uniforms.
coordination
subordination
Question 66
The houses were conscious of the people within them.
hyperbole
metaphor
personification
simile
Question 67
The soldiers, stalwart, young lions, charged through the ranks of the enemy.
hyperbole
metaphor
personification
simile
Question 68
Susan is as lovely as the dawn.
hyperbole
metaphor
personification
simile
Question 69
Burns' poem asserts that he will love his lady until all the seas go dry and the rocks melt with the sun.
hyperbole
metaphor
personification
simile
Question 70
My dad is a bear when he first gets up in the morning.
hyperbole
metaphor
personification
simile
Question 71
Select the most effective sentence.
I am ready to get married.
At this point in time, I am ready to get married.
After I made all the arrangements and plans, I am ready to get married.
Question 72
Select the most effective sentence.
The contribution of the alumni to the college will be in relation to their understanding of goals.
The alumni's college contribution will be in direct relation to their understanding of its goals.
The college alumni's contribution to their college will occur if they understand the goals of the college.
Question 73
Select the most effective sentence.
The building was tall.
The building was tall in height.
The building was high and tall.
Question 74
Select the most effective sentence.
Mandatory attendance in class is required.
It is required that students attend class.
Attendance is mandatory.
Question 75
Select the most effective sentence.
The coach told us to eat a light dinner, sleep well, and warm up before the game tomorrow.
The coach told us to eat light, to sleep well, and to warm up before the game.
Before the big game, the coach recommended a light dinner, a full eight hours' rest, and a pre-game warm-up to be ready for the game.
Question 76
Select the most effective sentence.
I have been a scuba diver for ten years.
I have been scuba diving for a period of ten years.
Scuba diving has had me as a participant for ten years.
Question 77
Select the most effective sentence.
Made of canvas, the sailboat had lost its sail in the driving rain and wind during the storm.
The boat lost its canvas sail in the storm's driving rain and wind.
The boat lost its sail, which was made of canvas, during the driving rain and wind of the storm.
Question 78
Select the most effective sentence.
The best Dracula movies are not gruesome.
The best Dracula movies are not of a gruesome nature.
Dracula movies are said not to be gruesome.
Question 79
Select the most effective sentence.
Irregardless of the weather, the awards ceremony will be held.
Regardless of the weather, the awards ceremony will be held.
Regardless of the weather, the ceremony of awards will occur.
Question 80
Select the most effective sentence.
Although he was totally exhausted, he continued to study for his test because he was so tired.
Although he was tired, he continued to study for his test.
Although he was tired, the fact is that he continued with his work in studying for his test.
Question 81
Select the most effective sentence.
The model was slender and tall.
The model was slender and tall in height.
The model was thin and slender and also tall in height.
Question 82
Select the most effective sentence.
After she won the lottery, Lorraine received a check for only one dollar because the bank's computer had malfunctioned.
After whe won the lottery, Lorraine only received a check for one dollar due to the fact the bank's computer had malfunctioned.
After she won the lottery, a check for one dollar arrived at her house. The bank's computer had messed up big time.
Question 83
Select the most effective sentence.
Bill's brother said he would turn down the radio so he could study.
Bill's brother, Ed, offered to turn down the radio so that Bill could study.
So that he could study, Bill's brother offered to turn the radio down.
Question 84
Select the most effective sentence.
The library is my favorite refuge.
For a really good place to go, I like the library for its quiet and peace.
When I need to find a place that is quiet for somewhere to go, I think the library is the best place.
Question 85
Select the most effective sentence.
To save energy, we will turn off the lights at 9:00 P. M.
Because of energy savings, the lights will be turned off at 9:00 P. M. at night.
Due to the fact that we need to save energy, the lights will be turned off at 9:00 P. M. at night.
Question 86
Select the most effective sentence.
Because of a special exhibit, the museum will stay open until 10:00 P. M.
Because of a special exhibit, the museum will stay open until 10:00 P. M. at night.
Due to the fact that a special exhibit is scheduled, the museum will stay open until 10:00 P. M.
Question 87
Select the most effective sentence.
Leaping gracefully across the stage, the agile dancer awed the audience.
Leaping gracefully across the stage, spectators were in awe of the agile dancer.
As he leaped gracefully across the stage, the audience was in awe of the agile dancer.
Question 88
Select the most effective sentence.
As a matter of fact, research shows that most nurses have a bachelor's degree.
Factually speaking, research shows that most nurses have a bachelor's degree.
Research shows that most nurses have a bachelor's degree.
Question 89
Select the most effective sentence.
As a matter of fact, statistics show that women between the ages of sixteen and twenty-five get in fewer automobile wrecks than men between the ages of sixteen and twenty-five.
Factually speaking, statistics reveal that women between the ages of sixteen and twenty-five are guilty of fewer traffic collisions than men between the ages of sixteen and twenty-five.
Statistics show that women between the ages of sixteen and twenty-five get in fewer automobile accidents than do men in the same age range.
Question 90
Select the most effective sentence.
The trip was one of danger but also one of excitement.
The trip was one of excitement and danger that is exciting.
The trip was exciting and dangerous.
Question 91
Select the most effective sentence.
Although gas prices are high, we are going on vacation.
Due to the fact that gas prices are so high, we thought about staying home this summer; instead, we have decided that we will just pay the high price and go on vacation.
Gas prices are high at this point in time, but we are going to go on vacation in spite of the fact.
Question 92
Select the most effective sentence.
Lucas has a tendency to sleep through the alarm, and that fact is the reason he is just about always late for class.
Lucas has a tendency to be late for class due to the fact that he sleeps through his alarm.
Lucas often sleeps through his alarm and then is late to class.
Question 93
Select the most effective sentence.
The manager made the decision to hire six new people who have applied for the job after she went through the process of interviewing them.
The manager decided to hire six new applicants after processing and interviewing them.
After conducting interviews, the manager decided to hire six people.
Question 94
Select the most effective sentence.
There were no female actresses until the seventeenth century.
There were no actresses until the seventeenth century.
There was not any such thing as female actresses until the seventeenth century.
Question 95
Select the most effective sentence.
The woman who was in the red dress was the first person in line for the celebrated extravaganza to open the new store.
The first person in line for the long planned event to have a celebration when the store opened at the mall was the woman who had on a red dress.
The woman in the red dress was first in line for the store's grand opening.
Question 96
Select the most effective sentence.
Recommended exercise includes running, swimming, and cycling.
Recommended exercise includes running, swimming, and bicycle riding.
Recommended exercise includes running track, swimming, and cycling.
Question 97
Select the most effective sentence.
I had a slice of an Italian comestible for my twelve o'clock repast.
I had a slice of Italian pizza for my noontime repast.
I had a slice of pizza for lunch.
Question 98
Select the most effective sentence.
Without so much as a thank you to the guy behind the counter, the customer walked off in a hurry.
Without saying thanks to the store attendant, the customer hurried off.
Without saying a thank you to the store attendant, off walked the customer in a hurry.
Question 99
Select the most effective sentence.
The concert tickets cost $45.00 apiece, plus handling fees.
The tickets to the show will run you $45.00 with extra charges tacked on.
The concert tickets cost $90.00 for the price of admission, plus an extra cost for processing and handling.
Question 100
Select the most effective sentence.
Frederic March became the only performer ever to win an Oscar for a horror film.
Frederic March, the only performer to ever win an Oscar for a film of horror, won in that category.
Frederic March won only an Oscar for the type of film called a horror film.